IMU go MAD!!

Dear all,

It's time to go MAD...make a difference! We have lots of activities lined up from 1st to 10th September, 12.30pm-1.30pm at the Atrium for you. Please do come and enjoy and appreciate the artistic side of the IMU students and staff.

1 Sept. 12.30pm @ Atrium
Opening Ceremony
Welcoming address - Prof Ong
Opening and Commemoration - Tan Sri Abu Bakar Suleiman
Theme song "It's Now"
Special presentation by academic & corporate staff *** guess who?
Presentations by students
Viewing of exhibits - Photographs/Painting& Sketching and Art Therapy pieces by Dr Shane Varma's patients
*Packed lunch will be served

2 Sept. 12.30pm @ Atrium
Speech Competition - 'I want to Go MAD'

3 Sept. Photography Exhibition @ Atrium

7 Sept. 12.30pm @ Senate Room
Talk by Mercy Malaysia 'Be a Volunteer'

8 Sept. 12.30pm @ Atrium
Dance Competiiton

9 Sept. 12.30pm @ Atrium
Music appreciation

9 Sept. 5.00pm @ LT2
Movie Screening - 'The Curious Case of Benjamin Button' starring Brad Pitt (free admission)

10 Sept. 12.30pm @ Atrium
Closing Ceremony
Presentations by winners of each category
Special Presentation by Senior Management *** guess who?
Speech by Dr Mei Ling Young
Prize giving
*Packed lunch will be served

Your presence will make a difference!

Sincerely,
Sheba
on behalf of organizing committee

Updated Food Prep Manual and Changes in Timetable..

Dear Sing Ean

I am not sure if your class has the edited version for the food prep manual for soups & thickeners practical.
I've attached it here just in case.
Please make sure everyone has the updated version of the food prep lab manual for soups & thickeners (15th Sept 2009).

Please let your class know I have swapped Nutrient & metabolism lectures with Dr Winnie as follows:
29th Sept 10.30-11.30am Macrominerals 1 (Dr Winnie)
30th Sept 10.30-11.30am Macrominerals 2 (Dr Winnie)
30th Sept 11.45-12.45pm Macrominerals 3 (Dr Winnie)
7th Oct 10.30-11.30am Water-soluble vitamins 1 (Ms Goo)
7th Oct 11.45-12.45pm Water-soluble vitamins 2 (Ms Goo)
8th Oct 11.45-12.45pm Water-soluble vitamins 3 (Ms Goo)


---- above is an email from Ms Goo.. i have forwarded the updated version of the food prep manual to everyone.. please check ur mail =) ----


starr *singean

announcement :: from SRC 23.8.2009

Hello all!

As you guys might have already heard, IMU will be celebrating Merdeka Day on the 27th of August (this coming Thursday!).
I know this is pretty last minute, but I would like you guys to spread the word to your respective batches that we need a group of people to perform a short sketch (around 10 minutes) based on the theme of the celebration which is 'One Malaysia Down Memory Lane'.
If anyone would like to volunteer to put together a short sketch for the celebration, do send in an email to imusrc@gmail.com by Tuesday (25th August).

Thank you!

Regards,

Nirmal Randhawa
Secretary
IMU SRC

Class Cancelled

attention to all..

Mr Nirajs's lecture on Monday morning --- LEARNING.. has been cancelled..
and.. there might be a replacement of Prof Fatimah's "FISH AND SHELLFISH" lecture after Pn Normah's class *to be confirmed*

the tutorial is still on till further notice..

ps. FIBRE is included in our nutrients and metabolism class test.. have "fun" revising.. hang in there... we'll get through all these.. jiayou!!

starr * singean

IMU Cup Opening Ceremony

Dear all,

IMU Cup Opening Ceremony

will be on Tuesday, 25th August 2009!

Come along during lunch time and show your support for your house!

IMU Cup 2009: Make It Yours.

--
Student Representative Council
International Medical University

Attendance during Tutorial + Class tests

Attendance during tutorials

it has come to the attention of our lecturers that some of us have poor attendance during tutorials.. please be reminded that.. if your attendance for tutorials is less than 75%, you will.. i repeat.. WILL be barred from exams.. they are very serious about this issue.. so please d0 come for the tutorials okay?

Class test stuff
the Nutrition Status Assessment class test will include up to Biochemical Assessment of Nutrition Status.
for Nutrients and Metabolism class test... it will include up to Fibre.


starr * singean

Pschology Tutorial + Quiz [UPDATED]

here's the latest update..

got these link from psychology juniors..

Quiz practice questions (Chapters 1, 2 & 3) – http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_morris_psychology_12/18/4739/1213289.cw/index.html

McGurk Effect (Practice on your own) - http://www.sinauer.com/wolfe/chap11/mcgurkF.htm

starr * singean

Pschology Tutorial + Quiz

heyy people..
please be reminded that we will be having our 1st Psychology Quiz and Tutorial on Monday (17.8.2009)..
yes.. that means day after tomorrow..

the quiz will be 15%.. there will be MCQs and also Fill-in-the-blanks-questions..
due to the fact that Mr Alexius hasn't post the link up in the I-drive.. we don't have the exact link to refer to..
but... u guys are in luck.. i wrote down parts of the URL that i could see.. and with the help of the mighty GOOGLE search engine... i found.... this::

http://cwx.prenhall.com/bookbind/pubbooks/morris5/
http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_morris_psychology_12/
http://wps.prenhall.com/hss_morris_understand_7/31/7951/2035709.cw/index.html

i'm not really sure which is the exact one.. but can someone please confirm this with me?
anyway.. we're supposed to go through the pre-tests or quizes for chapter 1-3... not lecture 1-3.. please be informed ya.. i'll update everyone if there's anything new..



starr*singean

announcement :: from SRC -- volunteers needed for H1N1 screening

Hey everyone,

In conjunction with the Convocation Day on 19 August 2009, there will be a H1N1 Temperature Screening at all entrance points, similar to the one previously done for the new intake of the BPharm and Health Sciences batches. We would be recruiting around 30 volunteers to conduct the temperature screening, so for those of you who are interested, kindly hand in your names and contact numbers to your respective batch reps by Monday (17 Aug). We are very sorry for having to inform you in such a short period of time.

And by the way, Dr Ranjit who is in-charge of the event would want to meet the volunteers on Tuesday (18 Aug). Anyhow, we'll keep you posted. Thanks for your time and attention.

Warmest Regards,
Hiew Wee Kiat.
VP of Pharmacy.

HEP-IPTS debate competition

We will be organising a HEP-IPTS debate competition this Saturday which is 15 August 2009. It will be held in Lecture Theatre 3 (NOT Auditorium B as previously mentioned). Please note the changes. The theme is "Book Smart Vs Street Smart." Preliminaries will start at 8 am. Free lunch will be served at 12pm and semi-finals will commence at 2pm. We greatly welcome everyone to join us at 12pm for lunch and then watch the semi-finals debate. Dinner will also be provided. It's going to be a HUGE event with the Ministry of Higher Education backing us up. Other participating universities such as Taylor's University College, HELP university college and MMU will be there.


Hope to see you guys there!







--
Student Representative Council
International Medical University

Acoustic Jamming Night -- by IMU Music & Performance Club

Hey guys!

This is Jade from the Music & Performance Club of IMU. We are having an event this week, and I need your help to just post this on your batch blogs and publicize the event to your batchmates. The poster is attached. :)

We’re gonna have a CASUAL ACOUSTIC JAMMING NIGHT!




The details are:

Date: 14th AUGUST 2009

Day: Friday

Time: 7.30pm

Venue: Dance room



You guys can bring snacks, drinks, pillows, throw rugs, fangirls/guys, boyfriends, girlfriends, lyrics, chords, guitars.



What songs?! We don’t care = ) It can be originals. covers. anything goes.



Just come and have a good time. = ) Any questions, just shoot an email to musicperformance.imu@gmail.com

Thanks so much for your help in advance! Please do encourage your batchmates to come and support us! We want to encourage inter-batch music making and provide a creative space for people to explore their musical side.




Jade Liew

President

Brought to you by the Music & Performance Club of IMU

CONGRATULATIONS~~

congratulations to ND108's very own -- Georgen Thye and Ti Ai Ling~~!!
for winning the BEST GROUP PERFORMANCE and BEST COMPOSED SONG category in the IMU Chinese Singing Competition..
we luv u two~~ ND108's proud of u two..
congrats again.. and GREAT JOB~~



and of course.. the best supporters XD





okay everyone.. back to your notes.. all the best in the coming class tests.. =)

announcement :: from SRC 7.8.2009

HEP-IPTS DEBATE

Hello all!
On the 15th of August 2009, there will be a debate competition organized by International Medical University and sponsored by the Ministry of Higher Education in IMU. The topic of the debate is ‘Book Smart vs Street Smart’.Our guest of honor will be Prof. Dr. Mohd. Fauzi Bin Hj. Ramlan, from the Department of Student Affairs and Student Development, Ministry of Higher Education. We also have invited all representatives from private institutions in the Klang Valley.Therefore, Student Service s would like all IMU students to attend this event. Lunch, tea and dinner will be provided for participants and audience in Chancellor Hall. The event will be held in the MPH.


INVITATION TO THE NATIONAL IPT CONSUMER DAY 2009

In conjunction with National Consumer Day 2009, Multimedia University is organizing the National IPT Consumer Day 2009, to bring together both local and international students from IPTA/S in Malaysia to enhance their knowledge in consumerism.
Therefore, we wish to invite Y.B. Dato’/Professor/Associate Professor/Dr./Sir/Madam and students from various programs studying at your university/college to attend the event. The details of the event are as follows:
Date : 17th. August 2009
Time : 8.00 am – 5.00 pm
Venue : Dewan Tun Canselor,
Multimedia University, Cyberjaya Campus, Selangor
The maximum number of invitees from a university/college is 5 accompanying officers/lecturers and 40 students only. All invitees must arrive in formal attire.
Y.B. Dato’ Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the Minister, Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) will officiate the ceremony and launch the IPT Sustainable Consumer Campaign 2009. An exhibition by the Ministry (KPDNKK), IPT Consumer Clubs, and NGOs will be held during the day.
There will also be a dialogue session between the Y.B. Minister and students at 11.00 am. It will be a platform for the Ministry to share the latest information in relation to government policies in generating competitive future consumer generation, which is aligned with the Ministry’s theme of “Consumer Power : 1 Consumer 1 Voice” and our day event theme “We Are 1 Knowledgeable Consumer”.
We thank you very much for the attention and co-operation and look forward to meet on the event day.

Sincerely,
Normazalila binti Abu Bakar
Chairman
Centre for Consumer Research and Education (CeCORE)
Faculty of Management
Multimedia University

To those who are interested in attending this event, please email your name, student ID number and IC number to imusrc@gmail.com by the 11th of August 2009, with ‘IPT Consumer Day’ as the subject line. Thank you!


PUBLIC LECTURE ON H1N1 PANDEMIC BACKGROUND AND UPDATE

Dear all,
Keynote Speaker : Dr John McCauley, Global Influenza Expert, National Institute of Medical Research,UK
Date : 13 Aug 2009
Time : 1.30 - 4.30pm
Venue : Conference Hall 3 (Level 3), KLCC
Admission : FREE
Organised by : Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre
Places are limited. Please confirm your attendance by registering online via one of the following ways:www.mgrc.com.my/ESS_register.shtml or ess@mgrc.com.my

ANNOUNCEMENT
A few students with fever have been detected in the IMU in the past few days. They were given a face mask and advised to go home and rest. Anyone with fever should not be in the campus. If you notice any student in your class or any person in your section who is ill, please ask him or her to wear a mask, and rest at home. If necessary, see a GP. A mask can be obtained from Dr Ranjit De Alwis or from the Clinical Skills Unit.Your cooperation in controlling the spread of flu in the IMU is very much appreciated.


Regards,
Nirmal
Secretary

IMU Dance Competition - REVISED

Touching on the rules and regulations of the dance competition, here is an UPDATED list of rules and regulations from Ms Sheba. Please post it up on your batch blogs/emails to let everyone know ya? =)

Category E – Dance
1. The theme of this contest is : Health care Go M.A.D ( Make A Difference ).
2. The competition will be conducted on 8th September 2009 .
3. Each team is allowed a minimum number of 2 people and a maximum number of 8 people. Participants may use any number of songs but each team is only allowed a maximum of 6 minutes performance time.
4. Participants may use any dance form(s).
5. Song choices MUST NOT contain vulgarities and obscenity.
6. The dateline for registration is 14th August 2009. Late entries will not be entertained.
7. Participants must be in appropriate “Dance” dress code (i.e. not too revealing), the Judging Committee reserves the rights to bar any participants of the competition, should his/her dress code be deemed unfit.
8. Recycling of dancers to other groups is STRICTLY prohibited.
9. A grace period of 5 minutes will be given to teams who turn up late, after which they will be officially disqualified

announcement :: from SRC 2.8.2009

Hey everyone!

A few announcements for you to consider :


Health Wellness Workshop
IMU will be organising a 'Healthy Weight, Healthy Life' workshop on the 31st of October 2009. The event will be held in the IMU Bukit Jalil campus.

The objective of the event is to provide participants with the current medical, surgical and healthy lifestyle changes in diet as well as physical activity essential for a healthy weight and healthier life.

The learning outcomes include :
1. To gain knowledge on the current medical and surgical interventions available for healthy weight control.

2. To gain knowledge on basic dietary, food preparation methods and exercise strategies for healthy weight control.

The fees offered are as follows:
IMU Alumni RM 50
IMU Student RM 40
IMU Corporate Staff RM 50
IMU Faculty Member RM 80

For more information, please do not hesitate to contact :
Ms Danielle Ho/ Dr Low Bee Yean
Tel : 603 - 2731 7358/7533
Fax : 603- 8656 7299
E-mail : danielle_ho@imu.edu.my
beeyean_low@imu.edu.my

Conference - Harnessing The Resource
The National Population and Family Development Board is organising a conference with the above mentioned title on the 10th and 11th of August 2009.
The event will be held at Menara MATRADE, East Wing, 3rd Floor, Jalan Khidmat Usaha, Off Jalan Duta, Kuala Lumpur.
Registration fee for this event is RM50.

For more information regarding this, please see Miss Aznah from SSD.

Temporary road entry into IMU Seremban campus - from Wai Ling, Facilities and Administration

Please be informed that there is a new temporary entry road into IMU Seremban Campus from the hospital road due to the expansion work by the Tunku Jaafar Hospital.

Kindly be alert and careful as the temporary road has as sharp/blind corner. Kindly refer to the drawing prepare for you.

Please refer to the attached file.

Thank you.

Warmest regards,
Pei Jin
PR Liaison 09/10